HR 1411 - Veazey, Chance; commend and invite to House

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chance Veazey and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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DateAction
02/16/2010House Read and Referred
02/16/2010House Committee Favorably Reported
02/16/2010House Passed/Adopted

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  1. LC 94 2336/a
10 LC 94 2336
House Resolution 1411
By: Representatives Martin of the 47th, Scott of the 153rd, Kidd of the 141st, and Roberts of the 154th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending Chance Veazey and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, a Superior Honor Graduate of Tift County High School, Chance Veazey was a four-year starting infielder for his high school team and was awarded Best Offensive Player and Most Valuable Player for both his junior and senior year; and

WHEREAS, at the completion of his senior season, Chance had accumulated a .444 batting average, a .728 slugging percentage, and a .573 on base percentage, and had earned All Region honors all four years and was a four-time All Tift Area recipient; and

WHEREAS, Chance was a member of 2008 Team Georgia as one of the top 20 Georgia high school juniors selected to represent this state during the Sunbelt Classic in Oklahoma, where he had the highest batting average and was selected to the All Tournament Team; and

WHEREAS, on October 26, 2009, as a starting freshman second baseman for the University of Georgia, Chance dominated at the plate, going three for four at Foley Field and hitting a home run in his last at bat; and

WHEREAS, on October 28, 2009, Chance was involved in an accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down; and

WHEREAS, throughout Chance's recovery, Head Coach David Perno and Baseball Athletic Trainer Mike Dillon have been by his side with visits to the hospital and have provided unyielding support for Chance and his family; and

WHEREAS, a strong bond has developed between Chance and Coach Perno, an unsung hero who has demonstrated compassion and kindness, and the University of Georgia has generously extended Chance's scholarship from four years to six; and
WHEREAS, Chance will return to Foley Field this season to assist on the Bulldogs' road to victory, serving as a radio announcer during games and providing his teammates with inspiration and determination to overcome any obstacle; and

WHEREAS, over the last few months, Chance has demonstrated great courage and faith in the face of adversity, and the strength of will and spirit he has shown serves as an example to others and is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize Chance Veazey for the example of perseverance and fortitude he has set for teammates, classmates, friends, and family and invite him to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Chance Veazey.